Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ottawa, KS
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ottawa with roughly 479 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $322 to $437 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Ottawa
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ottawa
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Plaza Tower PB Section 8 | 60 | $437 | — |
| Hidden Meadows I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Cedar Square PB Section 8 | 48 | $387 | — |
| Ottawa Plains Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Mission Woods PB Section 8 | 36 | $322 | — |
| Pine Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | $428 | — |
| Prairie View Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Courthouse Square LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Park Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Park Place Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Ottawa PB Section 8 | 23 | $363 | — |
| Ottawa Senior Housing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Ottawa Senior Housing I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Hidden Meadows Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Independent §811 | 16 | $371 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ottawa (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Plaza Tower PB Section 8 | 60 | $437 | — |
| Hidden Meadows I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Cedar Square PB Section 8 | 48 | $387 | — |
| Ottawa Plains Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Mission Woods PB Section 8 | 36 | $322 | — |
| Pine Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | $428 | — |
| Prairie View Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Park Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Park Place Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Ottawa PB Section 8 | 23 | $363 | — |
| Ottawa Senior Housing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Ottawa Senior Housing I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Hidden Meadows Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ottawa
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Square LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Franklin County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Franklin County: studio $784, 1-BR $789, 2-BR $1,020, 3-BR $1,223, 4-BR $1,360.
Full FMR table for Franklin County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ottawa
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Wellsville, KS
- Wichita, KS
- Kansas City, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Olathe, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Lenexa, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Hutchinson, KS
- Manhattan, KS
- Salina, KS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.